Description
Crispy cheese rangoons dance with zesty sweet ginger chili sauce, offering a perfect fusion of creamy filling and crunchy wonton wrapper. Delightful Asian-inspired appetizers guarantee to spark conversation and tantalize taste buds at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 20 square wonton wrappers
- 3 green onions
Filling Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Sweet Ginger Chili Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) honey
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1–2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped Thai basil or cilantro
Instructions
- Craft a delectable filling by blending cream cheese with finely chopped green onions, a dash of garlic powder, and a splash of soy sauce.
- Lay out wonton wrappers and place a small dollop of the prepared mixture in the center of each wrapper.
- Moisten the wrapper edges with water, then carefully fold the corners towards the center, creating a delicate pouch. Gently press to seal, ensuring the filling remains securely enclosed.
- Arrange the rangoons on a parchment-lined baking sheet, lightly brushing each with oil to promote a golden, crispy exterior.
- Slide the baking sheet into a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching closely to prevent over-browning. If edges start to darken, loosely tent with aluminum foil.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the sweet ginger chili sauce ingredients in a small bowl, creating a vibrant, tangy dipping companion.
- For a seafood twist, incorporate finely chopped crab meat into the cream cheese mixture before filling the wrappers.
- Once golden and crisp, remove rangoons from the oven and let cool briefly. Garnish with additional sliced green onions and serve alongside the prepared sauce.
Notes
- Crisp up the rangoons perfectly by ensuring the cream cheese mixture is well-drained to prevent soggy wrappers.
- Seal the edges tightly with water to prevent the filling from leaking during baking, creating a clean, neat presentation.
- Make these rangoons gluten-free by using gluten-free wonton wrappers and tamari instead of traditional soy sauce.
- Try alternative fillings like shredded chicken, pulled pork, or vegetarian options like mashed tofu to add variety and cater to different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg